Across the 1986 and 1987 model years, the Honda XL 600 RM (reduced effect) motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 372.6 lb (169 kg).
Honda XL 600 RM (reduced effect) weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda XL 600 RM (reduced effect)?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda XL 600 RM (reduced effect) is lighter than about 64.8% of 166 Honda motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda XL 600 RM (reduced effect) weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1986, 1987 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 372.6 lb (169 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 591 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.43 US gal (13 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.59 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 63 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda XL 600 RM (reduced effect) weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda XL 600 RM (reduced effect) ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 372.6 lb (169 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Honda XL 600 RM (reduced effect) heavy compared with other Honda motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 35th percentile among 166 compatible Honda motorcycles.
Does the Honda XL 600 RM (reduced effect) weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1986-1987 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Honda XL 600 RM (reduced effect) fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.43 US gal (13 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 21.4 lb (9.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda XL 600 RM (reduced effect) with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 552.6 lb (250.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much of the Honda XL 600 RM (reduced effect) total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 5.7% of the motorcycle’s weight.
What is the Honda XL 600 RM (reduced effect) engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.59 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How far is the Honda XL 600 RM (reduced effect) from the median Honda motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 80 lb (36.3 kg) lighter than the compatible median Honda motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Honda XL 600 RM (reduced effect) feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Honda Powersports website.